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PM Speaks Out Against Intimidation Of MPs
Thursday, 15 November 2007, 9:25 am | Solomon Islands Government
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has expressed concern over the Opposition Group's intimidation of the MP for West Kwara'ae, Sam Idurii and the MP for East Kwaio, Stanley Sofu not to rejoin the government. More >>
PM Sogavare Retains Numerical Strength
Wednesday, 14 November 2007, 3:29 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The Prime Minister earlier brushed aside calls for him to stand down but optimistically asserted that politics in Solomon Islands is unique for last minute cross-over and today his wisdom stands with the return of those who have defected. More >>
Solomon Is. Govt Regains Other Defected Ministers
Wednesday, 14 November 2007, 8:39 am | Solomon Islands Government
The government has regained three more of its ministers who switched to the Opposition bench last weekend. They are the MP for West Kwara'ae, Mr Sam Idurii, the MP for East Kwaio, Festus Sofu and the MP for Malaita Outer Islands, Patrick Vahoe. More >>
Three Makira MPs Maintain Support For Government
Tuesday, 13 November 2007, 3:21 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The Minister for Provincial Government and Constituency Development, Japhet Waipora and government backbenchers, David Sitai and Bernard Ghiro refuted claims by the Opposition camp that they intended to crossover to the Opposition bench. More >>
Calls For Calm As Govt Resolves Political Turmoil
Tuesday, 13 November 2007, 3:20 pm | Solomon Islands Government
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare called for calm as his Grand Coalition for Change Government works strategically to address the political crisis affecting Solomon Islands. More >>
Lilo, Abana Sacked For Working Against PM
Tuesday, 13 November 2007, 10:32 am | Solomon Islands Government
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has terminated the new Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs, Gordon Darcy Lilo and the Minister for Development Planning and Aid Coordination, Steve Abana for lobbying support against his leadership. More >>
Sogavare Media Statement On Situation In SI
Tuesday, 13 November 2007, 10:31 am | Solomon Islands Government
For some time a sincere effort has been made on my part as leader of the Grand Coalition to maintain Government solidarity and political stability by seeking the consent from Members of Caucus and Cabinet before any decision is made or executed on my ... More >>
PM Sogavare Banks On Truth To Maintain Office
Tuesday, 13 November 2007, 10:31 am | Solomon Islands Government
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says his source of strength in the current political crisis lies in his explanation of the reasons for the sacking of his two cabinet Ministers, Gordon Darcy Lilo and Steve Abana to his other cabinet ministers as well ... More >>
Ne'e Says Sogavare Administration Still Intact
Tuesday, 13 November 2007, 10:30 am | Solomon Islands Government
The chairman of the Government Caucus Nelson Ne'e said the administration of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is still intact. Nine cabinet ministers and three backbenchers claimed they have resigned from government at the weekend. More >>
Kemakeza Rejoins Grand Coalition For Change Govt
Tuesday, 13 November 2007, 10:29 am | Solomon Islands Government
The Minister for Forestry, Environment and Conservation, Mark Roboliu Kemakeza has reaffirmed his commitment to the Sogavare-led Coalition for Change Government after signing an MOU to join the Opposition group over the weekend. More >>
Solomon Is & PNG Formalize New Air Niugini Service
Tuesday, 13 November 2007, 10:28 am | Solomon Islands Government
Solomon Islands government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Papua New Guinea government in Honiara last Friday night formalizing the newly introduced twice weekly Air Niugini service from Honiara to Nadi, Fiji. More >>
PM Seeks Legal Advise Against National Express
Tuesday, 13 November 2007, 10:28 am | Solomon Islands Government
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is seeking legal advise on the front-page article of the National Express Newspaper today titled 'THE PM'S MILLION DOLLAR ESTATE" for possible legal action. More >>
Solomon Islands: Ministers Lilo & Zama Reshuffled
Friday, 9 November 2007, 10:56 am | Solomon Islands Government
Mr Sogavare said the two respective ministers were the Minister for Finance and Treasury, Gordon Darcy Lilo and the Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs, Francis Zama. More >>
Sogavare Satisfied With Gold Ridge Mine Progress
Thursday, 8 November 2007, 9:58 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The aim of the presentation was to inform the Cabinet on the progress of the Gold Ridge Project and also to raise awareness on the requirements of the Project from the advancement to the production stages. More >>
Western Provincial Govt Supports Airline Board
Thursday, 8 November 2007, 5:59 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The Premier cautioned that any changes and disturbances to the Board's line-up could be detrimental to the cause to revive the airline and could further disrupt the airlines services to the only tourist hub in the country. More >>
Governor General Sir Nathaniel Waena Visits Siche
Thursday, 8 November 2007, 10:28 am | Solomon Islands Government
Sir Nathaniel said the responsibility of training the future manpower of Solomon Islands rests entirely on the shoulders of college authorities and staff to ensure a future of hope for the country. More >>
Castles Pre-Selected For Police Commissioner Post
Thursday, 8 November 2007, 10:27 am | Solomon Islands Government
Mr Kauhota said, Mr Castles was pre-selected by the Australian and the Solomon Islands Government, and the interview that was undertaken in March 2005 to select the candidate for the post was "a mere formality", he told the Commission of Inquiry yesterday. More >>
Ministers' Wives Receive Donation For Charity
Tuesday, 6 November 2007, 10:18 am | Solomon Islands Government
The delegation of Solomon Islands Ministers' wives led by Madame Emmy Sogavare currently visiting Taiwan received a donation of US$5,000.00 towards its charity mission in Solomon Islands. More >>
New Minister For Home And Civil Affairs Sworn In
Tuesday, 6 November 2007, 10:17 am | Solomon Islands Government
The new Minister for Home and Civil Affairs Honorable James Tora (MP) was sworn in at the Government House Today. The Government of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare welcomed Mr Tora into the government. Mr replaces former Minister Bernard Giro who ... More >>
Noisy Kauhue Urged To Avoid Childish Attacks
Tuesday, 6 November 2007, 10:17 am | Solomon Islands Government
The Secretary to Cabinet Ruth Liloqula is calling on the General Secretary of the National Council of Women (NCW), Ella Kauhue to avoid using the media to advance her personal grudges against other women. More >>
